Entering Ferndale is like taking a step back in time to the bygone era of Victorian Villages. Whether you’ve been here for five hours or five generations, the hospitality of the locals and the serene surroundings will take your breath away. Marvel at the beautifully preserved homes along with the rows of general stores, ice cream parlors, blacksmith shops, saloons, museums, excellent dining and nostalgically new lodging establishments.
Ferndale, The Victorian Village
Ferndale, CA, USA (707) 786-4477
Food available on-site.
Restrooms available.
Approx. 4 hours to enjoy.
Weather is seasonal, and temperatures range from 45°F-65°F. We suggest wearing layers.
Russ Park Trail
Bluff St, Ferndale, CA 95536 (707) 786-4477
Hike through the closed canopies of Sitka Spruces on the Russ Park trail inside the Ferndale bird sanctuary. The park is only open from sunrise to sunset. Experience beautiful views of the town of Ferndale as well as Zipporah pond and Eel Valley. There are four trails through the park: Lytel Ride, Francis Creek, Village Trail and Skunk Cabbage.
No food on-site. Bring a snack or picnic.
No restrooms available.
Approx. 2 hours to enjoy.
Weather is seasonal, and temperatures range from 55°F-70°F. We suggest wearing layers.
Lost Coast Headlands (Centerville)
Centerville Beach County Park, Centerville Road, Ferndale (707)-786-4477
Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and Sandstone Cliffs is the majestic Centerville Beach. On this nine-mile secluded and tranquil white sand beach, you can watch when the whales migrate in April and May with their young. The best viewing point for whale watching is at the bluffs South of the beach. Centerville Beach is the perfect spot to have a picnic, walk your dog, ride horses along the beach, build a bonfire, collect seashells or just take in the stunning beauty of the Northern California coastline.
No food on-site. Bring a snack or picnic.
Restrooms available.
Approx. 4 hours to enjoy.
Weather is seasonal, and temperatures range from 40°F-50°F. We suggest wearing layers.
Ferndale Museum
515 Shaw Ave, Ferndale, CA 95536 (707) 786-4466
An experience you can only get in Ferndale. This is a historical and educational museum that brings the community an appreciation and understanding of the culture and heritage of Ferndale, the Eel River and Mattole Valleys. The museum publishes a magazine, produce original documentary videos, conduct tours of historic houses and businesses, stage photography exhibits, publish original biographies and historic cookbooks, and maintain a constantly enriched and varied collection. The museum’s collections include a working seismograph, player piano, active blacksmith shop, and a vast display of artifacts that pertain to or were used by our forebears. We also assist our members in genealogical research, welcome visitors and new friends, and provide information on our two town cemeteries.
Food available nearby.
Restrooms available.
Approximately 1-2 hours to enjoy.
Weather is seasonal in Ferndale, and temperatures range from 45°F-65°F. We suggest wearing layers.
Ferndale
Step back in time to the picture-perfect town of Ferndale, California. Nicknamed the Victorian Village for its fantastically preserved architecture, Ferndale is a vibrant, living postcard with a genuine welcoming feeling.
A still-thriving dairy industry led to the construction of Ferndale’s famous Victorian homes and gloriously ornate storefronts, some of the best in the West. Transport yourself to a bygone era with a stroll down lamppost-lined Main Street, where you’ll find an authentic general store, candy shops, blacksmith, independent boutiques, saloons, and museums.
Ferndale pairs the best of the past with modern comforts and luxuries, from world-class accommodations to acclaimed restaurants, including some of the best historic lodging and dining options in the country. Explore the outdoors with a hike in Russ Park forest and bird sanctuary, just blocks from Main Street, or a visit to nearby Centerville Beach and the Lost Coast Headlands. A scenic setting amid peaceful farmland coupled with a convenient proximity to many of the activities and natural attractions in Humboldt County makes Ferndale the perfect place to stay during your redwoods vacation.
